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December 2001

President’s report
Ensuring the highest quality of legal aid is a common purpose of the Society, SLAB and the Executive
Bright future in private client work
Author believes that reports of the death of private client work as a source of profitable business have been greatly exaggerated
Generating profits in larger firms
Cost of time survey results for larger firms indicate that a better support staff ratio is likely to result in lower costs per fee earner
The Glasgow drug court
A sheriff presiding in the Glasgow drug court rectifies some of the myths and misinformation about the court
Time to think again
The perception of political influences in relation to the possible prosecution of former First Minister Henry McLeish
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In this issue

  • President’s report
  • Bright future in private client work
  • Generating profits in larger firms
  • The Glasgow drug court
  • Time to think again
  • Navigating the media maze
  • Legal aid for employment tribunals – at last
  • Winning pitches, or learning when to shut up
  • All I want for Christmas is some PKI – I think
  • Time for fundamental review of children’s evidence
  • Risks in advising spouses – the Etridge effect
  • European update
  • Book reviews

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